Orin Newton

Orin Newton, 94, Eckerty, died Thursday, April 30, 2009, at 9 a.m. at his home.

Born Jan. 10, 1915, in Crawford County, he was the son of the late Scott Newton and Sophie Jones.

He served in the Army in the European Theatre during World War II and was employed by Operating Engineers Union Local 181 I.U.O.E.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, the former Evelyn Howard, on Sept. 4, 2008; four brothers, Lester, Adrian, Herbert and Darrel Newton, and a sister, Marie Underwood.

Survivors include a daughter, Linda Apple of Lawrenceburg, Ky.; a grandson; two step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral: Sunday, May 3, at Denbo Funeral Home in English with burial in Bethany Union Cemetery.